ODNR has protected an additional 400 acres in southern Ohio, expanding Shawnee State Forest and Edge of Appalachia Preserve with help from grant funding.

The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden celebrates its 150th anniversary with new habitats and events as it reflects on its history and contributions to wildlife conservation.

Cincinnati Zoo's Happy ZOO Year event coincides with its PNC Festival of Lights on December 31. It offers activities, a DJ set, and an 8 p.m. countdown. The zoo will also host an adults-only After Glow event on January 10, 2025. Members get free access.

The Cincinnati Zoo's PNC Festival of Lights won USA Today's "10 Best Zoo Lights" for the seventh year, featuring five million LEDs and new animal lanterns.

The Cincinnati Zoo introduced two new cheetah cubs, Zola and Lulu, as part of their Cat Ambassador Program to raise awareness for cheetah conservation.

The Cincinnati Zoo has welcomed three new manatees to its Manatee Springs exhibit and educates visitors on conservation efforts amidst ongoing threats to manatee populations.

The Cincinnati Zoo is set to open the Harry and Linda Fath Elephant Trek habitat on October 1, offering an expansive area for elephants to roam and a breeding program for the species.

The Cincinnati Zoo offers free admission to military and first responders Sept. 6-9 as a gesture of gratitude. Eligible personnel may also purchase discounted tickets for family members.

Kings Island has started construction on RiverRacers, a new water coaster, and seven new water slides for kids at Soak City, promising exciting additions for the upcoming season.

Kings Island announces the RiverRacers, Ohio's first dual-racing water coaster, set to debut in 2025, along with the new Splash River Junction kids’ area.

Kings Island introduces the All Park Passport add-on, allowing Gold and Prestige Pass holders to access all former Cedar Fair and Six Flags parks in North America from 2025.

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